Warner Music Italy Launches Warner Records Italy and Atlantic Records Italy

Warner Music Italy is evolving the structure of the company on its 50th birthday by launching two new frontline labels: Warner Records Italy and Atlantic Records Italy.

Why:

• As per its statement, the company says the move will enable the business to grow with the ever-changing landscape by having a more focused and personalized set of teams.

• They will be more agile, enabling them to capitalize on opportunities for artists.

Warner Records Italy:

• Eleonora Rubini has been appointed Label Director

• Leonardo Luan is Head of A&R

• Ruth Hagos is Senior A&R Urban

• Anna Rampinelli is Head of Marketing

• Sara Daniele is Head of Promotions

Atlantic Records Italy:

• Marco Masoli is Label Director

• Filippo Gimigliano is Head of A&R

• Riccardo Primavera is Senior A&R Urban

• Gianluca Covezzi is Head of Marketing

• Eleonora Bruno is Head of Promotions

The structure:

• Each structure has a dedicated Digital Account Manager, an International Project Manager, and various Domestic Project Managers, A&R, and Promotion Managers who report to their respective heads.

• The two Label Directors report to the Vice President of WM Italy, Gianluca Guido, who serves as the liaison between the two labels along with its President, Pico Cibelli.

• ADA Italy will continue to handle local distribution, label and artist services under the direction of Renato Tanchis, who reports to Marco Masoli.

New partnership:

• ADA Italy has confirmed a newly signed exclusive partnership with Andrea Comi (Attica Music) and Davide D’Aquino (Triggger).

• D'Aquino – who leaves his role as Head of ADA Italy – and Comi will focus on scouting and artistic development, using the WEA Music Italy brand for their releases, in support of ADA, Atlantic Records and Warner Records.

• Their goal is to strengthen the service offerings for artists and independent labels, further diversifying the portfolio.

What they said:

• Pico Cibelli, President, WM Italy: “As we celebrate WM Italy’s 50th anniversary, these changes will set up WM Italy for its next chapter. The launch of Warner Records Italy and Atlantic Records Italy is an evolution that strengthens our ability to superserve our artists and connect audiences old and new all over the world. I have immense confidence in Eleonora, Marco, Renato, and their teams to drive our next era of growth and success.”